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What Causes Numbness In The Outer Thigh?

I have had numbness in one outer thigh & the skin itches, for 2 wks or a bit longer. Site is not hard but at clothing store I noticed lg blue vein I had never noticed before. I had to drive 9 hrs for work about when it started & am on feet all day in one spot usually.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Hi,

It is related to particular area compression for a period of time when prolong driving either via seat belt or else.

Heating pad application with rest will recover it faster.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Numbness In The Outer Thigh?

Hi, It is related to particular area compression for a period of time when prolong driving either via seat belt or else. Heating pad application with rest will recover it faster. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.